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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Bloomington to Springfield. Traveling by bus from Bloomington to Springfield usually takes around 21 hours and 45 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 20 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 527 mi (849 km) |
| Shortest duration | 20h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $204.00 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Bloomington to Springfield?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bloomington to Springfield. Jefferson Lines is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 2 | 21h 45m | $254.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Bloomington to Springfield from $204. There are 2 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from Bloomington to Springfield and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Springfield. In Bloomington, Jefferson Lines departs to Springfield from Minneapolis (Mall of America) . In Springfield, Jefferson Lines arrives at 211 N Main Ave .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Bloomington to Springfield takes 21 hours and 45 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Springfield in 20 hours and 35 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 21 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 527 miles from Bloomington to Springfield. However, the fastest bus only takes 20 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Bloomington to Springfield, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Bloomington?
Main departure station: Minneapolis (Mall of America)
Most buses depart from the main station in Bloomington.
All bus stations in Bloomington:
Minneapolis (Mall of America)
Where does the bus arrive in Springfield?
Main arrival station: 211 N Main Ave
All buses from Bloomington arrive at one main station in Springfield.
All bus stations in Springfield:
211 N Main Ave
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